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aphids

/ˈeɪfɪdz/

Meanings
noun
Sapsucking pest insect of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

Examples :

"The roses in the garden are covered in tiny green aphids that are sucking the sap from the leaves. "
insect animal biology plant agriculture environment nature

Related Words

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roses noun

/ɹoʊzɨz̥/

A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.

"My grandmother's garden is full of beautiful roses. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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insect noun

/ˈɪnsɛkt/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

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pest noun

/pɛst/

A plague, pestilence, epidemic

"The measles outbreak was a serious pest, affecting many children in the school district. "

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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superfamily noun

/ˈsuːpərˌfæməli/ /ˈsupərˌfæməli/

A taxonomic category above family and below order (and its subdivisions).

"Biologists classify owls into the superfamily Strigoidea, which sits above the family Strigidae (typical owls) and below the order Strigiformes (all owls). "

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tiny noun

/ˈtaɪni/

A small child; an infant.

"The tiny slept soundly in his crib. "

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sucking verb

/ˈsʌkɪŋ/

To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast).

"The baby is sucking milk from the bottle. "

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green adjective

/ɡɹiːn/ /ɡɹin/

Having green as its color.

"The former flag of Libya is fully green."

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covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."